DuPage
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DuPage County, Illinois _____________
Driving Directions
From Quincy, take I-172 south for 15 miles and continue on I-72 east for
98 miles. Follow I-55 north for 166 miles to DuPage County. Total distance
is 279 miles.
Calendar of Events
Visit the DuPage
County Convention & Visitors Bureau website for a complete listing
of events in DuPage County.
History
The first settlers arrived in what is now known as DuPage County
in 1830. Nine years later, in 1838, DuPage County was formed with Naperville
serving as the county seat. Impressed with the area’s beauty and
natural resources, settlers continued to flow in and make DuPage County
their home. Wheaton eventually became the county seat and DuPage County
continued to see more growth and change. Initially, the area had an agriculture-based
economy, but today, DuPage County is one of the nation’s wealthiest
counties with a solid commercial business-driven economy.
Although close to one million people reside in DuPage County, there is still plenty of space set aside for recreation. The DuPage County Forest Preserve District has more than 24,000 acres of preserves and more than 100 miles of trails.
Museums, shopping, art, culture, and recreation abound in DuPage County. To learn more about what DuPage County has to offer you, visit the DuPage County Convention & Visitors Bureau website or call them at (800) 232-0502.
Links/Related Websites
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Forest Preserve District of DuPage
County
Official DuPage County Site
Climate/Weather Conditions
Average Temperatures
January 21°F
February 26°F
March 38°F
April 50°F
May 60°F
June 70°F
July 74°F
August 72°F
September 65°F
October 53°F
November 41°F
December 27°F
Average precipitation = 37 inches/year